Gage Park High School

Gage Park High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5630 S Rockwell St,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
2.9
2.5
589 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sfiya M Karimah
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
880
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Average GPA
3.04
Graduation Rate
57%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.04
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
880
Math
440
Verbal
440
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
22
Reading
20
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
18.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
62.9%
Black
34.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University 64 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 54 Students
Northeastern Illinois University 49 Students
DePaul University 46 Students
Illinois State University 43 Students
Loyola University Chicago 42 Students
Roosevelt University 39 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College 32 Students
City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College 31 Students
Saint Xavier University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 19 Students
Business 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 8 Students
Nursing Assistant 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Architecture 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.9 99 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/2/2021
What i like about gage park is the sense of community we have with each other. Although the school may be big the students seem to know everyone and everyone seems to form a good bond with each other.
4.0 Senior
12/5/2019
Gage Park has good teachers. They Help you achieve higher and are always there when you need the help. They make sure you are on track and are on top of all of your achievements.
3.0 Senior
12/4/2018
Gage Park is an alright school if you don't want to be overly challenged. the teachers help students through their work or if a student need help.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 2 Reviews
1.0 other
7/29/2014
Well I Live Right Next To This School And I Hear Alot Of Fights When They Come Out Of School. I Kinda Hate Living In The Block Of This School Because I Hear To Much Screaming And The Police Has To Be By My Block Every Time The High Schoolers Come Out So They Can Avoid Fights Between The Students.
4.0 teacher
3/29/2011
I recently became a teacher at Gage Park High School. I was highly surprised by the environment. Yes, we sometimes have fights. However, I see less fighting and gang activity than I did at my other school. My other school was an elementary school believe it or not. I love the students here!!!! I wou...

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Gage Park High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 589 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Gage Park High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.04, the graduation rate is 57%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 880 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $268,942. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harper High School, Hubbard High School, Kelly High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gage Park High School.

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